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Fungicide Alternative Management Practices for Microdochium Patch

Clint Mattox, Alec Kowalewski and Brian McDonald
Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University May 5, 2016

Research that took place during the winters of 2013 through 2015 determined that the mineral oil Civitas One used in combination with PK Plus or Sulfur was able to decrease Microdochium patch severity on annual bluegrass putting greens, although abiotic damage was observed on plots receiving repeated applications of Civitas One in combination with rolling treatments.

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WCTA Announces 2016 Turf Research Project Funding

Based on funds raised in 2015, cash available to the Research Committee for 2016 projects is $13,598. As recommended by the Research Committee, the WCTA Board is pleased to announce $17,000 in approved 2016 Turf Research project funding as follows (difference will be made up from reserves):

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WCTA 2016 Turfgrass Research Update

from Jerry Rousseau

One of the primary mandates of the Western Canada Turfgrass Association, along with many of our allied groups, is to foster turfgrass research for the betterment of the entire sports turf and golf course management industry. 

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2016 Turfgrass Research Contributors

The turgrass research funding year begins with our annual conference and trade show.  At that time, we receive contributions from allied organizations like the BC Golf Superintendents Association and Kwantlen University Turf Club along with revenues generated from our Silent Auction and other fundraisers.

Every WCTA member contributes too!  Unique to our association, 10% of member dues go directly toward research project funding right off the top.

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